Intro
- Are you a student who aspires to assist marginalized communities?
- Do you have an affinity for the care of certain populations such as older adults, individuals living with addiction, people with developmental disabilities, or racial/cultural minorities?
- Are you interested in combating healthcare social issues such as food insecurities, rise in mental illness, or homelessness?
If you answered yes, then our social and community services in healthcare is the right field of study for you. Your comprehensive study and practical, applied experience in healthcare with the healthcare studies department and external community services will allow you to become critical and flexible thinkers particularly as it relates to global, social and community healthcare systems.
Graduates are well-prepared to support and provide leadership to individuals of different needs as they navigate through the healthcare system. Students passionate in this area join professional communities such as The Arc.org, the Association for Addiction Professionals, and the American Society on Aging to network and learn best practices as it relates to the advocacy of marginalized populations.
Careers and Minors
Careers Opportunities in Social and Community Services
- Rehabilitation
- Case management
- Philanthropy/fundraising
- Health planning
- Health educator
- Counseling
- Addiction coaching
- Hospital admissions
- Federal and state employment
Erna Fosung '20
“At Northeast Arc, I learned about developmentally challenged individuals in their day program. It was exciting to see and meet different people who have different stories to tell each day. Learning how to deal with conflicts among the participants was a huge area in which I learned every day.â€
Facts and Figures
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%Of Behavioral Health orgs. see increased demand for services17
%Increase in Social and Community Service Managers, 2019-2029$67K
Median pay for Social and Community Service Managers
Interested in pursuing a career in social and community services in healthcare?